Advice for solving plastic pollution

February 20, 2014 | be Waste Wise

“There are solutions out there. If we can put a man on the moon and send rovers to mars, we can solve plastic pollution.” ~ Bill FrancisRead More

Are bio-plastics a solution to ocean garbage patches?

February 20, 2014 | be Waste Wise 2

“Bio-plastics have a role, but there is no standard to say what makes a bio-plastic which truly degrades in the ocean.” ~ Nicholas MallosRead More

What can each of us do to reduce plastic pollution?

February 20, 2014 | be Waste Wise 2

“As I learned more and more about plastic recycling, I discovered that it has its own drawbacks. So, I started reducing my own personal plastic as the first step .” ~ Beth TerryRead More

Can one person really make a difference to plastic pollution?

February 20, 2014 | be Waste Wise 4

“When people see you do it, it becomes part of the norm. So, take your own bag to the store and bring your own bottles.” ~ Beth TerryRead More

Managing Plastic Waste and Mitigating the Garbage Patches

July 31, 2013 | be Waste Wise

 

Are we becoming a plastic society?

Plastic seems all pervasive and unavoidable. Since the 1960s our use of plastic has increased dramatically, and subsequently, the portion of our garbage that is made up of plastic has also increased from … Read More